Hi y’all. It’s been a little over a year since I started On the Road With Ross, and it’s been fun to reflect on the experience of touring with production rentals and get to loop in other departments to the conversation. Similar to last year, this will be one of my final blogs before the season really starts ramping up, and I’ll be back in the fall with more to share.
In case you missed any of the blog posts from this past year, don’t worry. I’ve linked them down below with some additional thoughts on this past off-season.
September: Hitting the Road with La Traviata and Rinaldo
- September kicked off with two truck packs back-to-back: La Traviata and Rinaldo.
- The Traviata pack was intense, but we got it out the door on schedule (and with everything onboard.)
October: Load-Ins and Leadership
- I couldn’t be at this La Traviata load-in, but Assistant Technical Director of Scenery Kyle Ludwig took the reins.
- Remember how tall those periaktoi are? If you need a vocab refresher (and want to know how exactly they stack for transfer) read the full blog linked above.
November: A Return to Jungle Book 
- We revisited a beloved Youth Opera production in this month’s blog. Our Paints team gave the scenic drop a refresh to fit in a differently sized theater. Shoutout to their artistry and problem-solving.
January: Raleigh and Rentals
- My visit to North Carolina Opera was twofold in responsibilities: I served a short contract as Technical Director, while also supporting the Glimmerglass rental.
February: The Ceiling of Rinaldo – A Technical Deep Dive
- One of the most intricate scenic elements of the season was the ceiling for Rinaldo.
- This installment highlighted the challenges of building a set piece that’s both striking and transportable.
March: Connecting at USITT
- In March, I attended USITT, a big technical theater conference, as a representative of Glimmerglass along with my fellow company members.
Right now, we’re really looking forward to some special moments in the scenic design and technical elements for this summer. I’ll be away from my desk more in the coming weeks, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to come back with a blog until September. But, be sure to keep an eye on our social media and subscribe to our newsletter – we like to share behind-the-scenes highlights there. Until next time!